The Ambriola Company has initiated a recall of its cheese products. The products were recalled due to possible Listeria contamination. The company is also recalling additional items out of an abundance of caution.
Urgent Recall Issued of Cheese Products with Listeria Contamination
The Ambriola Company, in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, issued an urgent recall. The recall covers a range of Pecorino Romano cheeses sold under multiple brand names. The products are suspected of Listeria contamination, which resulted in the recall.
Routine testing confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in some of the company’s cheese. That confirmation triggered a nationwide recall affecting products sold under several major cheese brands. The company will now undergo a thorough review of its sanitation and food safety procedures. Meanwhile, all production and distribution of affected products have been suspended.
Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can have serious repercussions on certain individuals. Healthy individuals may suffer from short-term symptoms like a high fever, headache, diarrhea, nausea, and so on. However, it can cause serious or fatal infections in children, the frail, and the elderly.
Pregnant people face additional risks, including miscarriage or stillbirth, if infected. No illnesses have been reported yet, but the company urges consumers to discard the products immediately.
Recalled Products Details
The recalled products have been distributed between November 3, 2025, and November 20, 2025. These were distributed nationwide under the brand names Ambriola, Locatelli, Member’s Mark, Pinna, and Boar’s Head.
Below is a list of the recalled retail products, along with package sizes and “best by” dates:
- Locatelli Pecorino Romano Grated 4 oz. cup: 05/03/26, 05/10/26, 05/17/26
- Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano 8 oz. cup: 04/06/26, 04/11/26, 04/12/26, 04/15/26, 04/17/26, 05/05/26, 05/06/26, 05/07/26, 05/10/26, 05/12/26, 05/14/26, 05/17/26
- Boar’s Head Grated Pecorino Romano 6 oz. cup: 03/04/26, 03/12/2026
- Member’s Mark Pecorino Romano 1.5 lb. bag: 03/25/26, 03/30/26, 04/05/26
The recall also includes grated Pecorino Romano sold by the pound. The affected “best by” dates are listed below:
- Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano: 03/04/26, 03/06/26, 03/11/26, 03/13/26
- Ambriola Grated Pecorino Romano: 02/28/26, 03/04/26, 03/11/26
- Pinna Grated Pecorino Romano: 03/11/26
- Boar’s Head Pecorino Romano Grated bag: 03/03/26, 03/12/26
Products beyond those listed, including other items from Ambriola, Locatelli, Member’s Mark, Pinna, or Boar’s Head are not part of the recall. Consumers are advised not to consume the above-mentioned products and discard them immediately. They can also return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund.
For queries related to the recall, customers may contact the company at 1-800-962-8224. The line will be available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET.
